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Liverpool’s Unbeaten Streak Amid Title Challenge

Liverpool may have settled for a draw in their latest match, but under the management of Slot, the team has set an impressive record of 22 consecutive Premier League matches without a loss, securing 15 victories within that span.

This achievement marks the first unbeaten streak of such length since their remarkable 44-match run from January 2019 to February 2020, which ultimately led them to their inaugural Premier League title.

Despite the recent stalemate, data analysts from Opta project Liverpool to finish the season at the top with 87 points, maintaining a six-point lead over Arsenal based on their predictive algorithms.

However, Liverpool’s chances of securing the title have seen a slight decline from 87.65% to 84.79%, while Arsenal’s odds have increased from 12.35% to 15.13%. No other team is projected to have more than a 1% chance at claiming the championship this season.

For the current league leaders, the matches have certainly posed challenges. They conceded a last-minute equalizer against Everton in a gripping Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, narrowly edged a 2-1 victory over Wolves at Anfield, and needed to rally from behind to earn a draw against Villa.

Despite these tough outcomes, Slot has rejected the notion that his squad is experiencing a decline in form. As they prepare to face Manchester City, they are aware that a West Ham victory over Arsenal could reduce their lead to five points.

“I don’t feel like that at all,” Slot stated regarding concerns of a dip in performance. “Going away to Villa is always a challenging fixture. In terms of performance, I do not see any drop at all in my opinion.”

He further emphasized, “What we must avoid is not getting what we deserve. It is evident from the chances we created versus those given to the opposition which team should have claimed victory in that game.”

As the season progresses, Slot noted, “We must not allow this to become a recurring theme, as it has happened a bit too frequently now. Nonetheless, we remain eight points clear, with Arsenal holding a game in hand.”

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